25 BAGS TO KNIT: Beautiful Bags in Stylish Colors
by Emma King
 

Price:  $24.95 
This original collection of contemporary hand-knitted bags ranges from big, stripy, carry-alls and super handy baby bags to petit clutches and elegant evening purses. The techniques employed in the designs also range widely and include intarsia, embroidery, crochet, Fair Isle, and entrelac. All the bags are displayed in stunning color photographs, and each project includes a close-up detail of the pattern, full knitting instructions, and clear charts; there are also details on alternate colorways and added embellishment.

HATS: A Knitter's Dozen
by Knitter's Magazine
Price:  $15.95

Traditional to whimsical stocking caps and hats with twists and turns, textures, and lots of color work, are among the best ideas for hats from Knitter's Magazine featured in this project book. Providing knitters with an opportunity to learn while they create, these 18 hat projects range in complexity to appeal to beginning through advanced skill levels. Knitters are invited to either start out with more ordinary yarns and stitches or to experiment with rich yarns and sophisticated stitches. A variety of embellishments and visually appealing instructions will inspire knitters to create their own custom designs.

KNIT SOCKS!
by Betsy McCarthy
Price:  $14.95 

Step ahead and knit the hippest socks! With a little help from nationally renowned knitting teacher Betsy McCarthy, you can produce a pair of beautiful socks on your first try. These 15 unique, easy-to-follow patterns will give you the confidence to get started and the skills you need to tackle more challenging projects. Down-to-earth advice about choosing yarns and needles will make your very special handknit socks last for years.

SARAH DALLAS KNITTING
by Sarah Dallas Price:  $29.95 

Exquisitely beautiful, brilliantly simple, and wonderfully relaxed, these clear, modern designs for comfortable garments, graphic afghans, cool pillows, and contemporary accessories have the hallmarks of future classics. This collection of 30-plus designs in cotton, wool and silk yarns is truly a book for all season.

SCARVES: A Knitter's Dozen
by Knitter's Magazine
 

Price:  $15.95 
Category:  Knitting 
ISBN:  1893762238 
Cover:  Softcover 
Size:  7 1/2'' X 8'' 
   Review: The best ideas for scarves from Knitter's Magazine are featured in this project book for knitters of all skill levels. Ranging from primarily functional pieces worn for their warmth to highly stylized accessories, and from simple, one- or two-stitch creations to elaborately designed, multicolored variations, these 24 projects will appeal to either those starting out with more ordinary yarns and stitches to those who yearn to experiment with luxurious yarns and complex, exotic stitches. The projects' detailed, visually appealing illustrations guide knitters through each step of the more complicated techniques. Ideas for customizing and personalizing the projects are provided for those seeking to create a more individual look.

HOT KNITS: 30 Cool, Fun Designs to Knit and Wear by Melissa Leapman Price:  $19.95 

Offering an ever-expanding market of youthful knitters 30 fresh and fashionable designs, this knitting guide will appeal to busy knitters at all skill levels. The quick-knit designs fit into modern wardrobes and hectic lifestyles and include patterns that flatter all shapes and sizes. Illustrated with dramatic fashion photography, this collection includes tanks, pullovers, cardigans, tunics, hoodies, jackets, a tube top, and a dress. The designs feature fun details such as ruffles, leather lacing, and fringed borders, and are created in a variety of exciting colors and textures as well as price points of yarn. Also provided are designer tips--specific comments to aid in a garment's construction--and knitter-friendly details such as how to make successful yarn substitutions, an abbreviations list, and a guide to materials and instructional resources.

PONCHOS & WRAPS: A Knitter's Dozen
by Knitter's Magazine Price:  $15.95 

The best ideas for making ponchos and wraps from Knitter's Magazine are featured in this project book for knitters of all skill levels. Ranging from casual ponchos that are thrown over the head and worn with jeans to elegant wraps and stoles for evenings out, and from classic to contemporary designs, these 18 projects provide an opportunity to either start out with more ordinary yarns and stitches or to graduate to experimentation with luxury yarns and unconventional stitches. Detailed, fully illustrated instructions highlight the more complicated techniques, and ideas for creative finishing options are also provided for those who seek to customize and personalize their projects.

MINNOWKNITS, TOO
by Jil Eaton
More Uncommon Knits for Kids, Big and Small

Price $25.00

Kids are lively, they have fun, they attract attention.  So shouldn’t their clothes do the same?  With internationally acclaimed designer Jil Eaton’s innovative knit patterns, you can create clothing that has the same fresh attitudes and bright looks as children themselves.
Jil Eaton’s 26 original creations in Minnowknits, Too include seasonal knitwear for every age.  Using her signature bold colors, roomy styling, and spirited details, Eaton designs on-of-a-kind outfits, from classic sweaters to “Jailbird” striped rompers that both kids and adults will love.  And each pattern is illustrated with full-color photographs, drawings, schematics, and clear instructions.  Many of Eaton’s QuickKnits ä patterns are included, so even novices will find exciting projects within their reach.

BAGS: A Knitter's Dozen
by Elaine Rowley Price:  $15.95 

   

SOCKS SOAR ON TWO CIRCULAR NEEDLES by Cat Bordhi
Price:  $16.95 

This is the first sock book devoted to teaching the simple mysteries of two-circular-needle-sock-knitting, a more efficient and easier method which is rapidly gaining converts. Eleven original designs, clearly worded instructions, photographs, charts, a section on translating traditional patters to the two-circular method, and abundant tips and tricks have been put together with great care and a generous sprinkling of humor. The author answers all of those subtle, almost unframeable questions a new sock knitter has, as well as delighting seasoned sock knitters with innovative sock architecture and techniques.

HOLLYWOOD KNITS 
by Suss Cousins
Thirty Original Suss Designs
From Cover: Knitting has made a thoroughly modern comeback, and Hollywood designer Suss Cousins is leading the way.  Hollywood Knits features thirty gorgeous projects with complete step-by-step instructions, some based on knits Suss has created for major films, others modeled by Suss's Hollywood customers and friends.  Whether it's chic sweaters, adorable hats and scarves, even a hip brightly colored cell-phone holder, Suss lets us knit for the way we live today.
Also in this book are instructions on how to knit and tips on finishing a garment.

ANNY BLATT: Timeless Classics from the Knit Collection
by Anny Blatt
 

Price:  $29.95 

In the 1920's Anny Blatt from the Normandy area of France began designing. After WWII she showed along with Chanel and Lavin. The designs gracing these pages are indeed timeless, creative and elegant and include gorgeous pullovers, coats, sweater sets, and jackets. Over 40 projects appear including chic duos for couples. Diamond cables, lacy eyelet ribbing, embroidery, jacquard, hounds-tooth checks, and bold chevron styling will appeal to challenge hungry knitters with the urge to try something truly classical and sophisticated.

KNITTING FOR TWO
by Erika Knight
 

Price:  $19.95 

Knitting for Two is sure to appeal to all expectant and new mommies, no matter what their personal style. This book is a contemporary take on mother and baby knits from top international textile designer and fashion consultant Erika Knight. With 20 exquisite projects for expectant (and new) mommies and their newborn babies, the designs for mommies are comfortable, practicle and even sexy, and as easy to knit as they are to wear. Likewise, the projects for babies are soft and sweet, with an emphasis on comfort. A handmade lacy heirloom shawl or funky embroidered sweater is the perfect way to create a special item for a loved one.

THE GREAT AMERICAN AFGHAN BOOK
by Knitter's Magazine
 

Price:  $9.95 
This is a compilation of a series that ran in five issues of "Knitter's" magazine. Twenty-five designers each contributed one 12" knitted square. With this book, you can duplicate the afghan, learn new and unusual techniques, and/or design your own. The squares range in difficulty from easy to challenging. The complete afghan and each individual square are shown in color. What could be better than having fun and leaning at the same time?

ADORABLE KNITS FOR TOTS: 25 Stylish Designs for Babies and Toddlers
by Zoe Mellor Price:  $19.99 

: Fanciful designs to catch the eye of children and those who knit for them. Included are items made primarily in bright colors, with a few one-color designs that feature the texture of cables and pattern stitches for their appeal. Cool cottons and warm wools are used for the dresses, cardigans, blankets, jackets, hats, scarves, mittens and slippers. The author, a self-described "busy mother," makes each design worthy of the precious time invested. Simple designs for the beginner, more challenging designs for the experienced knitter.

BABY KNITS FOR BEGINNERS
by Debbie Bliss Price:  $19.95 

Debbie Bliss is well known in knitting circles for her straight forward, elegant pattern books. This book is that and more. What a great book for the beginning knitter to delve into baby sized projects, with basic knitting stitches, and quality yarn! The wool/cotton blend yarn she uses is just a lovely addition to our knitting yarn stashes. Quality design and detail, exceptional illustrations, detailed and happy photos, give this book another star for Debbie Bliss and much pleasure to any level knitter with a baby in

COMFORTS OF HOME: 18 Knitted Accents
by Erika Knight Price:  $29.95 

I'm so happy to see this sort of knitting book, because I often suggest that the beginning knitter knit pillows as a learning project. Not that this is just a beginners' book, but it would make the perfect first timer gift---throw in some needles and big yarn and they're off and knitting! Beautiful basic how-to-knit instructions, some of the best I've seen, compliment a selection of simple and stylish home accessories. Wonderful photography, good mix of projects for bed, bath and more, tailored designs. Oh, and incase you get insecure, there is a gauge page in the back of the book, perhaps an afterthought, but not, as the author explains, entirely necessary with these projects.